Senior Research Associate

Reference: 631666Posted: 2026-10-13Location: Thousand Oaks, CACompany: Planet Pharma GroupContact: ApplicationsEmail: View email address on click.appcast.io PR Range: 22-32/hr DOEHiring a Senior Associate Scientist to join the Clinical Immunology group. This is a laboratory position within the Clinical Immunology group performing routine cell-based assays to assess the immunogenic risk of early candidate molecules.Today, the client is advancing the largest early Oncology pipeline in our history spanning several innovative technology platforms – Bispecific T Cell Engagers (BiTEs), CAR Ts, Bispecific Antibodies, Oncolytic Viruses, Neoantigen Vaccine and Small Molecules across many targets and more than a dozen tumor types. Contributions are recognized, and strong performance is rewarded. Regularly recognized as a Best Place to Work, we enable staff to chart their own career paths based on their unique talents by offering challenging assignments, active career development, coaching and individual rewards.Key Responsibilities:Execution of high-throughput cell-based assays using primary immune cells isolated from PBMC. Follow established protocols and aid in assay optimization. Operation of liquid handling systems (Hamilton Vantage) to carry out high- throughput flow cytometry staining. Document experiments in the electronic lab notebook. Carry-out data analysis and communicate data to key stakeholders. Maintain a safe and organized laboratory environment. Perform other duties as assigned.Preferred Qualifications: BS degree with 4 years experience in immunology research, specifically T cell immunology. Cell culture experience with primary cells (PBMCs) with knowledge of specific immune cell type isolations using MACS (Monocytes, CD4+ T cells, B cells). Experience performing ELISA and ELISPOT. Familiar with automating cell-based assays. Detailed knowledge of multi-color flow cytometry operation and data analysis, including experience performing intracellular cytokine staining. Presents scientific/technical information within the group and across functions.